Boldon School
URN: 108730 • Boldon Colliery NE35 9DZ
Overview
- Name
- Boldon School
- URN
- 108730
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Pippin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915362176
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- New Road, Boldon Colliery NE35 9DZ
Summary
Boldon School, located in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,064 students and a capacity of 1,100. The school is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment that promotes resilience, aspiration, integrity, self-discovery, and empathy among its students. These values underpin the school's vision to inspire students to reach their full potential academically and socially.
The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and mental wellbeing, ensuring that all students feel secure and supported. Boldon School actively works to address issues related to extremism and radicalisation, adhering to the Home Office's Prevent Duty Guidance and collaborating with local authorities and agencies to protect students from potential risks.
In terms of academic performance, Boldon School follows a robust curriculum that prepares students for GCSEs, with a focus on improving both Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. The school is dedicated to inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to ensure equal opportunities for all learners.
The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and mental wellbeing, ensuring that all students feel secure and supported. Boldon School actively works to address issues related to extremism and radicalisation, adhering to the Home Office's Prevent Duty Guidance and collaborating with local authorities and agencies to protect students from potential risks.
In terms of academic performance, Boldon School follows a robust curriculum that prepares students for GCSEs, with a focus on improving both Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. The school is dedicated to inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to ensure equal opportunities for all learners.
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- Key Groups – PP / SEND / HA (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- See all Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- October Half Term (calendar)
- Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening (calendar)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harton Technology College (76.5)
- St Wilfrid's RC College (70.2)
- Whitburn Church of England School (70.2)
- Whitburn Church of England Academy (69.7)
- St Wilfrid's RC College (66.9)
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1064
- Boys
- 554
- Girls
- 510
- FSM %
- 52.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1064 | 554 | 510 | 1100 | 52.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1056 | 550 | 506 | 1100 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 987 | 501 | 486 | 1100 | 43.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 987 | 501 | 486 | 1100 | 43.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 910 | 450 | 460 | 1100 | 38.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 786 | 388 | 398 | 1100 | 33.20 |
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